Samsung Galaxy · 2021

Does the Galaxy A52 have eSIM?

Depends on the version · check your unit

The Galaxy A52 has eSIM in some versions only: the market the unit was made for and its firmware decide. The check takes a minute and is more reliable than any list. If the support is there, a travel profile installs like on any other phone.

The earliest Samsung Galaxy with eSIM in this catalogue is the Galaxy S20, from 2020 — 1 years before the Galaxy A52. That is a change from the Galaxy S20: on that 2020 model the answer is yes. The Galaxy S22 that follows in 2022 has it too.

Samsung's Australian eSIM list (checked 22 October 2026) names only the A36, A55 and A56 from the A-series. Some other A models have eSIM on some markets; assume it is absent until you see "Add eSIM" in Settings. Units bought in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau have no eSIM regardless of the model.

Check your unit in a minute

Settings → Connections → SIM manager

An "Add eSIM" button means it is supported. Dial *#06# as a second check: a phone with eSIM shows an EID among the numbers.

Settings beat any list: the same model ships with and without eSIM depending on the country.

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How to put a travel eSIM on the Galaxy A52

Buy a plan for the destination The QR lands in your inbox within minutes. › Install at home over Wi-Fi SIM manager → Add eSIM → scan the QR from a second screen or enter the code by hand. › Turn data roaming on after landing For the travel profile only. Switch data off on your own SIM so it does not roam. › Check what the country requires Registration, handset rules and APN by country, read from the primary documents. ›

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Other Samsung Galaxy models

Galaxy S21 supports eSIM › Galaxy S21+ supports eSIM › Galaxy S21 Ultra supports eSIM › Galaxy Z Flip3 supports eSIM › Galaxy Z Fold3 supports eSIM › Galaxy S20 supports eSIM › Galaxy S20+ supports eSIM › Galaxy S20 Ultra supports eSIM › All phones and eSIM Lists by maker and the check for any model. ›

Common questions

Can I install a travel eSIM on the Galaxy A52?

Yes, if Settings offers an entry to add an eSIM. Check that before buying a plan: without the entry there is nowhere to install the profile.

How many eSIMs does the Galaxy A52 store, and how many work at once?

On Android the number of stored profiles depends on the model and firmware. Usually a physical SIM and one eSIM work at the same time. The SIM manager in Settings shows the exact layout.

Did the Galaxy S20 have eSIM?

Yes, on the 2020 model. The Galaxy A52 answers differently, so the generation matters here. Either way, Settings on the unit in your hand settles it.